Eastham Capital, a private equity real estate firm dedicated to providing superior, risk-adjusted returns to investors through the transformation of undervalued multifamily real estate, has announced the acquisition of a 75% ownership interest in The Landing at Town Center, a premier mixed-use community in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Eastham Capital has invested through its current fund, Eastham Capital Fund VI, LP. The acquisition also includes a significant renovation budget. Chicago-based Bender Companies, who has partnered with Eastham Capital on multiple projects, will manage the property and oversee its enhancements.
“We are thrilled to be partnering again with Bender in The Landing at Town Center. This transaction reaffirms our ongoing commitment to high-quality investments in thriving markets,” said Matthew Rosenthal, founder and managing partner of Eastham Capital. “This property’s prime location, robust local economy, and strong tenant demand align perfectly with our strategic investment goals.”
The development also offers modern amenities, including a fitness center, community lounge, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers and dryers, and nine-foot-high ceilings. There are also three of the five ground-floor retail units currently occupied by a salon and spa, a dental office, and a pizza restaurant.
The property benefits from its location in Vernon Hills, one of the top-ranked suburbs in the Chicago area. The Landing’s assigned school district is ranked #1 in the nation, and it is convenient for those commuting to downtown Chicago and other areas of Chicagoland with a Metra Rail station and the Tri-State Tollway located nearby.
The venture has plans for a modest renovation to further elevate the property’s appeal. These upgrades will include “restore to core” enhancements across all units, positioning them competitively within the local rental market.
Founded in 2007 by Matthew Rosenthal and Eric Silverman, Eastham Capital is a private equity real estate firm based in Boca Raton dedicated to providing superior, risk-adjusted returns to investors through investment in value-add or distressed multifamily real estate. Eastham Capital partners with local real estate owners and managers with operational expertise, and an exceptional track record in the management, repositioning and disposition of distressed real estate assets. To date, the firm has transacted on more than $5 billion in multifamily properties in collaboration with its local operating partners whose regions span the Continental US. Eastham Capital has earned above market returns in six funds since its inception in 2007.
